You Will Be My Friend! by Peter Brown - Children's Library Lady

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You Will Be My Friend!

Title: You Will Be My Friend!

Author: Peter Brown
Illustrator: Peter Brown

Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers (2011)

ISBN: 9780316070300

Lucy is enthusiastic and single-minded in her attempts to find a new friend. As she travels through the forest, she lets the animals know they are her new friend. “We’re going to do cartwheels! And climb trees! And have picnics! And have a dance party!” When they find her energy all too much and retreat, she shouts “Come back here and have fun with me!” After declaring her mission fruitless she comes across an egg, declaring “You WILL be my friend! I can wait.“

This picture book list highlights different communication methods in positive and effective ways.

Enthusiasm helps us see something through to the end with enjoyment. These picture books show characters excited about their life and learning in positive ways.

These picture books encourage children to share & cooperate with others. They offer strategies on how to work towards peaceful and good-natured friendships.

These wonderful picture books feature female lead characters as smart, confident, and courageous.

These picture books highlight restraint, persistence, endurance and how things are worth waiting for.

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Peter Brown Website: You Will Be My Friend! Activity Kit
Peter Brown Website: You Will Be My Friend! Colouring Sheets
Iowa City Schools: Peter Brown Curriculum Plan
School Library Journal Video: Author and Illustrator Peter Brown On His Process
Peter Brown Official Website
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